| The Club | |
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| Directed by | Bruce Beresford |
| Written by | David Williamson |
| Starring | Jack Thompson John Howard Graham Kennedy |
| Music by | Mike Brady |
Production companies | South Australian Film Corporation New South Wales Film Corporation |
| Distributed by | Roadshow |
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Running time | 96 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Box office | A$899,000 (Australia) |
The Club is a satirical film based on the play of the same name by the Australian playwright and dramatist David Williamson. It follows the fortunes of an Australian rules football club over the course of a season, and explores the clashes of individuals from within the club.[1] It was inspired by the backroom dealings and antics of the Victorian Football League's Collingwood Football Club.
The film was produced in 1980, written by Williamson and directed by Bruce Beresford. It stars John Howard, Jack Thompson, Graham Kennedy and Frank Wilson. The film was described as a "hilarious, sharply observed slice of life".[2]
The film features Mike Brady's 1979 football anthem "Up There Cazaly".
- ^ The Sports Factor - Interview with David Williamson Archived 8 September 2006 at the Wayback Machine (1998)
- ^ Rotten Tomatoes